Cornell vs. RPI

College Search & Selection
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<p>--Figured this would be a better place to put this post..Thanks</p>

<p>Right now I'm choosing between Cornell and RPI. And I have made a pro and cons list. However some things are missing in it:</p>

<p>Which college has a better academic program? I know they both have excellent programs in engineering. Do they match up well? Also, Cornell is more known by the general population while RPI is more known by only engineers.</p>

<p>What about career placement and salaries after graduation?</p>

<p>**I'm planning to major right now in Chemical Engineering. I'm also planning to either double major or minor or dual degree in Business. Chemical Engineering might change however to Biochem or simply Chemistry depending on how I find the courses.</p>

<p>Right now, I'm leaning towards Cornell. I prefer the campus, the reputation, the outside town, the community and the food available better (I need Asian food). It is also closer to my home in Philadelphia. My gut feeling says I like it better. Not to mention Cornell is also my family's preference.</p>

<p>*However, I have no financial aid from Cornell while a 20k offer of merit scholarship and loans from RPI. The sticker price for both of them are roughly equal at about 50k a year, including tution, room and board, books, and other random fees.</p>

<p>We would be very very hard-pressed to pay off this loan as right after I get out of college, my brother will enter college.</p>

<p>If anyone could possibly shed some insight, it would be most appreciated. =)</p>

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<p>Cornell is also known for its engineering program. Go to Cornell even if you have to take out loans. It is hard to beat for engineering. Congratulations on getting accepted to two great schools.</p>

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<p>I also extend my congratulations on getting both acceptances.</p>

<p>Can you get a loan large enough to cover the balance? Or are you just assuming you will. A $30 grand loan per year would be extremely difficult to obtain - more so a $50 grand loan per year.</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>And we’ve talked with Cornell. They say we can loan the entire amount from them or something similar. With RPI, we haven’t really asked yet but probably the same situation.</p>

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<p>I would check with RPI. My eldest son applied there early decision and there was more than $20 grand between what they offered and our EFC, with no additional loans offered (other than Direct and Perkins). It came no where near the balance due. </p>

<p>He now attends Stevens IT.</p>

<p>So don’t assume until you talk to them that they are offering such a loan.</p>